In this irresistible salad, grilled zucchini, squash, asparagus, and corn are tossed with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and lemony basil dressing.
On a Budget
These budget-cooking recipes are easy and inexpensive to make. Many are Mediterranean-style recipes, which are healthy and nourishing. It can be very difficult to find the time and energy to cook healthy food on a tight budget. I have focused on affordable ingredients and easy preparations here, as well as foods you can make ahead for the week.
Crunchy Pickled Salad
A delightful pickle-flavored salad with cucumbers, cabbage, radish and fresh dill. Cold, crunchy, refreshing, perfect for summer.
How to Make Candied Lemon Peels
Learn how to candy lemon peels with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
Julia Child’s Easy Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Easy hollandaise sauce made in the blender with egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, salt and pepper. Inspired by Julia Child’s recipe in “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”
Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Learn how to make all natural strawberry syrup at home. Add it to cocktails and mocktails, or pour it over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and more!
Israeli Salad With Feta Cheese and Mint
A Mediterranean twist on classic Israeli salad with sweet bell peppers and fresh mint, topped with feta cheese and dressed with olive oil, lemon, and a touch of cinnamon.
Audrey Hepburn’s Favorite Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Learn about the childhood of Audrey Hepburn and try her favorite recipe, Spaghetti al Pomodoro, which she learned while living in Italy.
How to Make Chicken Stock – The Ultimate Guide
Learn how to make chicken stock at home using a variety of easy methods, from stovetop to slow cooker. Easy, healthful, delicious, and perfect for use in recipes.
Chicken Schnitzel
Traditional recipe for golden, crispy fried chicken breasts with sesame and paprika.
How to Roast Cauliflower
Learn all the secrets for tender, caramelized roasted cauliflower with optional seasonings.
Rainbow Salad
A colorful and flavorful vegan side salad featuring crisp, vibrant vegetables and a blend of simple, fresh flavors. Easy, pretty, delicious!
Homemade Chicken and Noodles
Learn to make delicious and satisfying chicken with homemade egg noodles from a Swedish family recipe. The ultimate comfort food.
Oven Roasted Root Vegetables
Easy, healthy and colorful side dish with root vegetables, garlic, rosemary, thyme, cumin and olive oil.
How to Fry Eggplant with Less Oil
Learn to fry eggplant slices perfectly golden crisp without getting soggy or oil-soaked. Healthier lighter frying method.
Israeli Salad
This simple, crunchy salad recipe is versatile and tasty. A healthy Mediterranean side dish for any meal.
How to Make Fluffy Moist Scrambled Eggs
A method for cooking fluffy, moist, flavorful and evenly cooked scrambled eggs. Get great results every time with a few simple tips.
Kasha Varnishkes – Kasha and Bows
Learn to make Jewish kasha varnishkes the way bubbe did, with bow tie pasta, toasted kasha, caramelized onions and melty golden schmaltz.
Keftes de Espinaca – Spinach Keftes
How to make Middle Eastern keftes de espinaca. Fried vegetarian spinach potato patties.
Challah French Toast
Learn to make fluffy, flavorful Challah French Toast with milk, banana, cinnamon, vanilla, sugar, & optional liqueur.
Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Cilantro lime quinoa with simmered black beans, lettuce & your choice of toppings. Gluten free, vegan or vegetarian.
Butter Bean Soup
Butter Bean Soup with butter beans, carrots, celery, and fresh dill in a flavorful vegan broth.
